The Coronavirus Increases Interest in Online Gambling in Asia?

The ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China. Since the first of the year, one of the hardest hit industries in Asia is land-based casino gambling. The Macao region of China tops the list as the biggest attraction. Visitation to the Macau casinos is down around 70 percent in conjunction with the Lunar New Year holiday. At the same time, it was reported that online gambling was up 90 percent during this time frame. Online gambling sites are illegal in China, but legal in the Philippines. Traffic to illegal online casinos in Asia have also experienced increased traffic.Next, A Lucky California Gambler Wins Big at Las Vegas AirportA recent visit to Las Vegas resulted in nearly $12,000 in prize winnings. Identified only as Ulla T., the Roseville, California resident accumulated $11,761 in winnings playing a penny slot machine. What made headlines was the fact that she was playing the machine in Concourse A of McCarran International Airport. Slot machines fill all the terminals at the Las Vegas airport to give travelers one last chance to hit it big. You can also play the machines when arriving in town to get the early jump on hitting it big. The winning machine was “Smokin’ Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel.”In the next story, A Las Vegas Casino Tests New Weapon Detection TechnologyIn light of the deadliest mass shooting in US history, heightened security in Las Vegas has become a high priority. A highly successful security technology company is tackling the problem in a stealthy fashion. Patriot One unveiled its weapon-spotting technology at a recent Las Vegas trade show and one casino has taken interest. Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino has been testing the system at their place of business. The main attraction is the discreet nature of the detection machines. Relying on a series of hidden sensors, all forms of weapons can be detected as patrons walk through an invisible barrier.Lastly, IGT and Twin River Seek to Resolve an Ongoing Dispute With a Business PartnershipInternational Game Technology is one of the largest casino games manufacturer in the world. Twin River owns and operated the Lincoln Casino in Rhode Island. The two sides have been feuding over the state’s current and future gaming machine contract. In an effort to solve the dispute, an agreement to operate a joint company has been proposed. IGT would own 60 percent of the new company’s stock. Twin River would control the remaining 40 percent. As part of the deal, the new company would spend more than $100 million renovating and expanding Lincoln Casino. State approval of the deal is pending. 💵 Gambling News on Our Website: https://www.easymobilecasino.com/games/ 🎰 Get The Latest Slot Machine Reviews & Online Casino Ratings : https://www.casinoslotsmoney.com/online-casinos/🎰  Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHM1hq6xNbrgBTFe__1cbg🍻 Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySlots4RealMoney/.